2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE display

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29.
B.Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-19(If Equipped).
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
Cruise Control on page 3-10.Fog Lamps on
page 3-16.Exterior Lamps on page 3-14.
D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-26.
E.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49.
F.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-32.
G.Windshield Wipers on page 3-9andWindshield
Washer on page 3-10.
H.DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49.
I.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J.Audio System(s) on page 3-80.
K.Dual Automatic Climate Control System on
page 3-24.
L. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling the Tank
on page 5-9. Hatch/Trunk Release Button.
See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” underHatch
on page 2-13.
M.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-18.
N. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped).
SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 2-59or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-66.O.Bluetooth
®on page 3-96(If Equipped).
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-106
(If Equipped).
P.Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.
Q.Horn on page 3-6.
R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped). SeeTilt
Wheel on page 3-6.
S.Ignition Positions on page 2-22.
T.Heated Seats on page 1-4(If Equipped).
U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-26orManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-30.
V.Active Handling System on page 4-8.
W.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-23.
X.Selective Ride Control on page 4-10.
Y.Cupholders on page 2-51.
Z.Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-24.
AA.Parking Brake on page 2-32.
AB.Glove Box on page 2-51.
AC.Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-103.
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Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of the steering column also
controls the windshield washer. There is a button at
the end of the lever. To spray washer uid on the
windshield, press the button and hold it. The washer will
spray until you release the button. The wipers will
continue to clear the window for about six seconds after
the button is released and then stop or return to your
preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
uid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your
vision.
If the uid in the windshield washer uid reservoir is
low, the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will
take 15 seconds after the bottle is relled for this
message to turn off. For information on the correct
washer uid to use, seeWindshield Washer Fluid on
page 5-43andRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-12.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more can be maintained without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or
if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot
drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the
cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
If the vehicle is in cruise control, and has the Traction
Control System (TCS), and it begins to limit wheel
spin, the cruise control automatically disengages.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6.
When road conditions allow the cruise control to be
safely used again, it can be turned back on.
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The vehicle has cruise
control.
9(Off):Turns the system off.
R(On):Turns the system on.
+ (Resume/Accelerate):Use to make the vehicle
accelerate or resume a previously set speed.
T(Set):Press this button at the end of the lever to
set the speed.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you are
not using cruise, you might hit a button and go
into cruise when you do not want to. You could be
startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
3. Press
Tat the end of the lever and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When the cruise control is engaged, the CRUISE SET
TO XX MPH message displays on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeOther Messages on page 3-70.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon
the vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you might want to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s
speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake
or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed
down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control
turns off.
Cruise Control in Sport/Mode and Manual
Paddle Shift Gear Selection
When the vehicle is in S (Sport Mode) and the manual
paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise
control operates in the same manner as D (Drive).
When the vehicle is in S (Sport Mode) and the manual
paddle shift controls are being used, cruise control
operates as follows:
If cruise control is active and a gear is selected with
the manual paddle shift controls, the vehicle speed is
maintained in the driver selected gear and will not
automatically up-shift or down-shift the transmission
while the driver’s gear selection is active.
If driving in hilly terrain, cruise control may not be
able to maintain vehicle speed if an up-shift or
down-shift is not selected by the driver. While driving
on hilly terrain and cruise control is active with
a manual paddle shift gear selection, the driver
must select the proper gear for the terrain or select
D (Drive) on the gear range selector for full automatic
transmission operation.
Ending Cruise Control
To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the
brake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual transmission,
lightly tapping the clutch will also end a cruise control
session.
Move the cruise control switch to
9to turn the system
completely off.
When cruise control is disengaged, the CRUISE
DISENGAGED message displays on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-54.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when
the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
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If the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is in
the parking lamp position while the wiper control is
active in any position, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message appears on the Driver Information Center
(DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54.
When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off.
Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control
is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position
and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required
on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the front turn signal lamps
come on when the following conditions are met:
It is still daylight and the ignition is on.
The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position.
The transmission is not in P (Park) or the parking
brake is off.
The parking brake is off or the vehicle speed is
greater than 8 mph (13 km/h).
When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps will be
on. The parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights,
or other exterior lamps will not be on when the DRL are
being used.
When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal
lamps turn off and the normal low-beam headlamps
turn on.
When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go
off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over.
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system comes on immediately. Once the
vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately
one minute for the automatic headlamp system to
change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay,
the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright
as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness
knob is in the full bright position. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 3-18for more information.
If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control
is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will
display on the Driver’s Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54.
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Turning the exterior lamp control to off a second time,
or turning on the headlamps will remove the
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message in the DIC.
If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on
instead, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will continue to be displayed.
The regular headlamp system should be turned on
when needed.
To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control to the
off position or shift into P (Park). The DRL will stay
off until the control is toggled again or the vehicle
is shifted out of P (Park).
This procedure applies only to vehicles rst sold in the
United States.
Fog Lamps
Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions.
The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction
lever next to the exterior lamp control.
#(Fog Lamps):Turning the band to this position will
turn the fog lamps on.When you turn the fog lamps on, the fog lamp light will
appear on the instrument panel cluster to indicate
that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on.
If you turn the high-beam headlamps on, the fog lamps
will turn off. They will turn on again when you switch
to low-beam headlamps.
The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
Twilight Sentinel®
Twilight Sentinel®can turn the lamps on and off for you.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes
the Twilight Sentinel
®work, so be sure it is not covered.
With Twilight Sentinel
®, the following will happen:
When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal
lamps (DRL) will go off, and the headlamps and
parking lamps will come on. The other lamps
that come on with headlamps will also come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps
will go off, and the front turn signal lamps (DRL)
will come on, as long as the exterior lamp switch is
in the AUTO position.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your
eld of view, it may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is dark outside.
Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed
low in your eld of view.
For vehicles with the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can
see some of the driver information that appears on
the instrument panel cluster.
The information may be displayed in English or metric
units and appears as an image focused out toward
the front of the vehicle. The HUD consists of the
following information:
Speedometer
Turn Signal Indicators
High-Beam Indicator Symbol
Tachometer
Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator (If Equipped)
These displays on the HUD are for use when
using the manual paddle shift controls to shift the
transmission. See “Manual Paddle Shift” in
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26.
Shift Light
This light is used for performance driving to indicate
that the vehicle’s best performance level has been
reached to shift the transmission into the next
higher gear. An arrow pointing up will light up on
the display just prior to reaching the engine fuel
cut-off mode. This cut-off is about 6,500 RPM for
the LS3 engine, 6,600 RPM for the LS9 & ZR1
engines and 7,000 RPM for the LS7 engine.
Check Gages Warning
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage,
(Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only)
Engine Oil Temperature Gage
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
G-Force Gage
Boost Gage (If Equipped)
Audio Functions, Street Mode Only
Navigation, Only with Navigation Radio,
Turn-by-Turn Guidance
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There are three HUD modes that can be viewed in the
HUD display. Press the MODE button to scroll
through these modes in the following order:
Street Mode supports
audio and navigation
functions with your choice
of tachometer settings.
Track Mode 1 supports the
G-Force gage and minor
gages with a circular
tachometer.
Track Mode 2 supports
G-Force gages, boost
gage w/SS, and minor
gages with a linear
tachometer.When the desired HUD display has been selected,
release the MODE button.
Within each mode, the display, can be further
customized by pressing the PAGE button. Pressing this
button in each mode will turn off and on the following:
Street Mode — No tachometer, circular tachometer,
and linear tachometer.
Track Modes 1 and2—Nominor gage, coolant
temperature, transmission oil temperature, engine oil
temperature, engine oil pressure, and boost gage.
While in Track Mode 1 or 2, the maximum G value
achieved during the current ignition cycle can be
displayed by pressing and holding the PAGE button.
The maximum G display will be shown until the PAGE
button is released. The maximum G value display will
be identical to the normal G value display, except the
maximum G gage digits (X.XX G) and corresponding
G gage bar will overwrite the current G value.
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